Presidents of the United States

George Washington

Presidential Number: 1stYears he was President: 1789-1797State Represented: VirginiaParty Affiliation: Federalist Fact(s): In May 1775, Washington, one of Virginia's delegates, was elected commander in chief of the Continental Army.

PersonalBirthday: February 22, 1732How old would he be this year? 274School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but studied at homeWife: Martha WashingtonOccupation(s) before he was President: Planter, farmer, soldierOther way(s) he served: Represented Virginia in the Continental CongressHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesFavorite Foods: Ice cream, fishHobbies or Sports: Fishing, ridingPets: Horse named Nelson

John Adams

Presidential Number: 2ndYears he was President: 1797-1801State Represented: MassachusettsParty Affiliation: Federalist Fact(s): His son, John Quincy, became president. He was the first Vice President.

PersonalBirthday: October 30, 1735How old would he be this year? 271School(s) attended: Harvard UniversityWife: Abigail AdamsOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Vice President, Ambassador to the Netherlands and Great Britain, represented Massachusetts in the Continental CongressHeight: 5 feet, 7 inchesPets: Horse named Cleopatra

Thomas Jefferson

Presidential Number: 3rdYears he was President: 1801-09State Represented: VirginiaParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): At age 33, he drafted the Declaration of Independence. He constructed his mountain top home, Monticello.

PersonalBirthday: April 13, 1743How old would he be this year? 263School(s) attended: College of William and MaryWife: Martha JeffersonOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Ambassador to France, Governor of Virginia, represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, Secretary of State, Vice PresidentHeight: 6 feet, 2.5 inchesFavorite Foods: Ice cream, pancakes, spoon breads, vegetablesHobbies or Sports: Fishing, horticulture, riding, violin, walkingPets: Mockingbirds

James Madison Presidential Number: 4th

Years he was President: 1809-1817State Represented: VirginiaParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): Louisiana and Indiana became states during his term. He helped form the Bill of Rights.

PersonalBirthday: March 16, 1751How old would he be this year? 255School(s) attended: Princeton UniversityWife: Dolley MadisonOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, Congressman, Secretary of StateHeight: 5 feet, 6 inchesFavorite Foods: Ice creamPets: Macaw (a parrot)

James Monroe Presidential Number: 5th

Years he was President: 1817-1825State Represented: VirginiaParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He was the first president to ride a steamboat. He made the Monroe Doctrine.

PersonalBirthday: April 28, 1758How old would he be this year? 248School(s) attended: College of William and MaryWife: Elizabeth MonroeOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Ambassador to France, Governor of Virginia, represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, Secretary of WarHeight: 6 feet, Pets: His daughter had a Spaniel

John Quincy Adams Presidential Number: 6th

Years he was President: 1825-1829State Represented: MassachussetsParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): His father was president.

PersonalBirthday: July 11, 1767How old would he be this year? 239School(s) attended: Harvard UniversityWife: Louisa Catherine AdamsOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Ambassador to the Netherlands and Great Britain, Secretary of StateHeight: 5 feet, 7 inches Hobbies or Sports: Billiards, swimming, walkingPets: Silk worms, alligator

Andrew Jackson Presidential Number: 7th

Years he was President: 1829-1837State Represented: TennesseeParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He was in the war of 1812. He studied law.

PersonalBirthday: March 15, 1767How old would he be this year? 239School(s) attended: law in Salisbury, North CarolinaWife: Rachel JacksonOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Governor of the Territory of Florida, U.S. Senator, CongressmanHeight: 6 feet, 1 inches Favorite Foods: PancakesHobbies or Sports: RidingPets: Horses

Martin Van Buren

Presidential Number: 8thYears he was President: 1837-1841State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He gave us the word "OK" or "Okay" which was an abbreviation for the name of his New York home "Old Kinderhook." A club called the "O.K. Club" formed and soon "OK" came to mean "all correct."

PersonalBirthday: December 5, 1782How old would he be this year? 224School(s) attended: law in New York CityWife: Hannah Van BurenOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Ambassador to Great Britain, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, Vice PresidentHeight: 5 feet, 6 inches Hobbies or Sports: Riding

William Henry Harrison

Presidential Number: 9thYears he was President: 1841State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He was the first president to die in office.

PersonalBirthday: February 9, 1773How old would he be this year? 233School(s) attended: Hampden-Sydney College, University of Pennsylvania Medical SchoolWife: Anna HarrisonOccupation(s) before he was President: Army OfficerOther way(s) he served: Governor of the Territory of Indiana, Ambassador to Columbia, U.S. Senator, CongressmanHeight: 5 feet, 8 inches Pets: A goat and cow

John Tyler

Presidential Number: 10thYears he was President: 1841-1845State Represented: VirginiaParty Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): Loved to play the violin. His first wife died while he was president.

PersonalBirthday: March 29, 1790How old would he be this year? 216School(s) attended: College of William and MaryWife: Letitia Tyler (died during his presidency) and Julia TylerOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: U.S. Senator, CongressmanHeight: 6 feet

James Polk

Presidential Number: 11thYears he was President: 1845-1849State Represented: TennesseeParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He died from exhaustion and hard work soon after he left office.

PersonalBirthday: November 2, 1795How old would he be this year? 211School(s) attended: University of North Carolina, Chapel HillWife: Sarah PolkOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Governor of Tennessee, CongressmanHeight: 5 feet, 8 inches

Zachary Taylor

Presidential Number: 12thYears he was President: 1849-1850State Represented: LouisianaParty Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He served in the Mexican War. He died while President.

PersonalBirthday: November 24, 1784How old would he be this year? 222School(s) attended: Did not attend college.Wife: Margaret TaylorOccupation(s) before he was President: Career officer in the ArmyOther way(s) he served: General in the Mexican WarHeight: 5 feet, 8 inches Hobbies or Sports: Horseback riding

Millard Fillmore

Presidential Number: 13thYears he was President: 1850-1853State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He had eight brothers and sisters. His wife started the White House library collection.

PersonalBirthday: January 7, 1800How old would he be this year? 206School(s) attended: Never attended college, went to one-room schoolhouse.Wife: Abigail FillmoreOccupation(s) before he was President: FarmerOther way(s) he served: CongressmanHeight: 5 feet, 9 inches

Franklin Pierce

Presidential Number: 14thYears he was President: 1853-1857State Represented: New HampshireParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): Served in Mexican War.

PersonalBirthday: November 23, 1804How old would he be this year? 202School(s) attended: Bowdin College Wife: Jane PierceOccupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, General in the Mexican WarOther way(s) he served: US Senator, CongressmanHeight: 5 feet, 10 inches

James Buchanan

Presidential Number: 15thYears he was President: 1857-1861State Represented: PennsylvaniaParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He is the only president who represented Pennsylvania. He was a debater. He was elected five times to the House of Representatives.

PersonalBirthday: April 23, 1791How old would he be this year? 215School(s) attended: Dickinson College Wife: Never MarriedOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Ambassador to Great Britain, Congressman, U.S. Senator, Secretary of StateHeight: 6 feet Favorite Foods: Cabbage

Abraham Lincoln

Presidential Number: 16thYears he was President: 1861-1865State Represented: IllinoisParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He had to struggle for a living. Lincoln's mom died when he was 9. He loved to read.

PersonalBirthday: February 12, 1809How old would he be this year? 197School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but read at home. Wife: Mary LincolnOccupation(s) before he was President: Store clerk, rail-splitter, lawyerOther way(s) he served: CongressmanHeight: 6 feet 4 inches, tallest presidentFavorite Foods: Fruit salad, cheese, crackersHobbies or Sports: Walking, wrestlingPets: Horse

Andrew Johnson

Presidential Number: 17thYears he was President: 1865-1869State Represented: TennesseeParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): His wife taught him to read.

PersonalBirthday: December 29, 1808How old would he be this year? 198School(s) attended: Did not go to school.Wife: Eliza JohnsonOccupation(s) before he was President: TailorOther way(s) he served: Mayor, Congressman, Senator, Governor of Tennessee, Vice PresidentHeight: 5 feet 10 inchesFavorite Foods: Fish, jamPets: White mice

Ulysses Grant

Presidential Number: 18thYears he was President: 1869-1877State Represented: IllinoisParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was a Civil War General. Fought in the Mexican War.

PersonalBirthday: April 27, 1822How old would he be this year? 184School(s) attended: United States Military Academy, West PointWife: Julia GrantOccupation(s) before he was President: Army OfficerHeight: 5 feet 8 inchesHobbies or Sports: Swimming

Rutherford Hayes

Presidential Number: 19thYears he was President: 1877-1881State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Was wounded in Civil War, became a General.

PersonalBirthday: October 4, 1822How old would he be this year? 184School(s) attended: Kenyon College, Harvard Law SchoolWife: Lucy HayesOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Congressman, Governor of OhioHeight: 5 feet 8 inchesHobbies or Sports: Croquet, driving, shooting

James Garfield

Presidential Number: 20thYears he was President: 1881State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Died in office.

PersonalBirthday: November 19, 1831How old would he be this year? 175School(s) attended: Williams CollegeWife: Lucretia GarfieldOccupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, preacherOther way(s) he served: Congressman and SenatorHeight: 6 feetHobbies or Sports: Billiards

Chester Arthur

Presidential Number: 21stYears he was President: 1881-1885State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Was a General in the Civil War.

PersonalBirthday: October 5, 1829How old would he be this year? 177School(s) attended: Union CollegeWife: Ellen ArthurOccupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, Lawyer, Inspector GeneralOther way(s) he served: Vice PresidentHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesHobbies or Sports: Billiards

Grover Cleveland

Presidential Number: 22ndYears he was President: 1885-1889, 1893-1897State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He angered the railroads by ordering an investigation.

PersonalBirthday: March 18, 1837How old would he be this year? 169School(s) attended: Studied at homeWife: Frances ClevelandOccupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, State Attorney GeneralOther way(s) he served: Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New YorkHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesHobbies or Sports: Fishing

Benjamin Harrison

Presidential Number: 23rdYears he was President: 1889-1893State Represented: IndianaParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was the same height as James Madison. His grandfather was president.

PersonalBirthday: August 20, 1833How old would he be this year? 173School(s) attended: Miami UniversityWife: Caroline HarrisonOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: US SenatorHeight: 5 feet, 6 inchesHobbies or Sports: HuntingPets: Goat

Grover Cleveland

Presidential Number: 22nd (24th)Years he was President: 1885-1889, 1893-1897State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He angered the railroads by ordering an investigation.

PersonalBirthday: March 18, 1837How old would he be this year? 169School(s) attended: Studied at homeWife: Frances ClevelandOccupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, State Attorney GeneralOther way(s) he served: Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New YorkHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesHobbies or Sports: Fishing

William McKinley

Presidential Number: 25thYears he was President: 1897-1901State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He became the leading Republican tariff expert in Congress. He died in office.

PersonalBirthday: January 29, 1843How old would he be this year? 163School(s) attended: Allegheny College, Albany Law SchoolWife: Ida McKinleyOccupation(s) before he was President: County prosecutor, Army Officer in the Civil WarOther way(s) he served: Governor of Ohio, CongressHeight: 5 feet, 7 inchesHobbies or Sports: Riding, swimming, walkingPets: Mexican yellow parrot, roosters

Theodore Roosevelt

Presidential Number: 26thYears he was President: 1901--1909State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Born and died in New York. First president to ride in a car wile president.

PersonalBirthday: October 27, 1858How old would he be this year? 148School(s) attended: Harvard University, Columbia University Law SchoolWife: Alice Roosevelt, first wife, Edith Roosevelt, second wifeOccupation(s) before he was President: Officer in the National Guard, New York police commissionerOther way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Vice President, Assistant Secretary of the NavyHeight: 5 feet, 10 inchesHobbies or Sports: Boxing, hunting, jujitsu, riding, shooting, tennis, wrestlingPets: Macaw, Ponies

William Taft Presidential Number: 27th

Years he was President: 1909--1913State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Improved the economy and helped to build the government of the Philippines. He was the son of a distinguished judge.

PersonalBirthday: September 15, 1857How old would he be this year? 149School(s) attended: Yale College, Cincinnati Law SchoolWife: Helen TaftOccupation(s) before he was President: Federal circuit judge, professor of law at YaleOther way(s) he served: Secretary of WarHeight: 6 feetFavorite Foods: Turle SoupHobbies or Sports: Golf, ridingPets: Cow named Pauline Wayne

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Number: 28th

Years he was President: 1913-1921State Represented: New JerseyParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was a good student in college. His first wife died while he was president.

PersonalBirthday: December 29, 1856How old would he be this year? 150School(s) attended: Princeton University, University of Virginia Law School, Johns Hopkins UniversityWife: Ellen Wilson, first wife. Edith Wilson, second wifeOccupation(s) before he was President: College Professor, historian and political scientist, president of Princeton University Other way(s) he served: Governor of New JerseyHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesHobbies or Sports: Golf, riding, swimming, walkingPets: Sheep on the White House lawn

Warren Harding

Presidential Number: 29thYears he was President: 1921-1923State Represented: OhioParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He had gray hair. He died with a heart attack while president.

PersonalBirthday: November 2, 1865How old would he be this year? 141School(s) attended: Ohio Central CollegeWife: Florence HardingOccupation(s) before he was President: Insurance Salesman, reporter, newspaper publisherOther way(s) he served: US SenatorHeight: 6 feetHobbies or Sports: Golf, horseback ridingPets: Dog, an Airedale named Laddie Boy

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Number: 30th

Years he was President: 1923-1929State Represented: MassachusettsParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): His name was "Silent Cal."

PersonalBirthday: July 4, 1872How old would he be this year? 134School(s) attended: Amherst CollegeWife: Grace CoolidgeOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Mayor of North Hampton, Massachusetts, Governor of MassachusettsHeight: 5 feet, 10 inchesFavorite Foods: PancakesHobbies or Sports: Fishing, golf, mechanical horse, pitching hay, trapshootingPets: Dog named Rob Roy

Herbert Hoover

Presidential Number: 31stYears he was President: 1929-1933State Represented: CaliforniaParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): After World War I, he was a member of the Supreme Economic Council and head of the American Relief Administration.

PersonalBirthday: August 10, 1874How old would he be this year? 132School(s) attended: Stanford UniversityWife: Lou HooverOccupation(s) before he was President: Engineer, administrator. Served in Army.Other way(s) he served: Secretary of CommerceHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesFavorite Foods: Sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallowsHobbies or Sports: Medicine ballPets: Dog named King Tut

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Presidential Number: 32ndYears he was President: 1933-1945State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): Led during Depression and World War II. First president to ride in an airplane while president.

PersonalBirthday: January 30, 1882How old would he be this year? 124School(s) attended: Harvard University, Columbia Law SchoolWife: Eleanor RooseveltOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Assistant Secretary of the NavyHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesFavorite Foods: Pancakes, fish, cabbage, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallowsHobbies or Sports: Sailing, stamp collecting, swimmingPets: Dog, a Scottish Terrier named Fala

Harry S Truman

Presidential Number: 33rdYears he was President: 1945-1953State Represented: MissouriParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was a captain in World War I. He was Vice President for Franklin Roosevelt.

PersonalBirthday: May 8, 1884How old would he be this year? 122School(s) Kansas City Law SchoolWife: Bess TrumanOccupation(s) before he was President: Soldier, bank clerk, farmerOther way(s) he served: US Senator, Vice PresidentHeight: 5 feet, 9 inchesHobbies or Sports: Piano, swimming, wrestling

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Presidential Number: 34thYears he was President: 1953-1961State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was the first president to ride in a helicopter while president.

PersonalBirthday: October 14, 1890How old would he be this year? 116School(s) attended: United States Military Academy, West Point, Command and General Staff School, Army War CollegeWife: Mamie EisenhowerOccupation(s) before he was President: Army OfficerOther way(s) he served: Five Star General in World War II, Supreme Allied CommanderHeight: 5 feet, 10.5 inchesFavorite Foods: Vegetable soup, steakHobbies or Sports: Bridge, fishing, golf, painting

John F. Kennedy

Presidential Number: 35thYears he was President: 1961-1963State Represented: MassachusettsParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He liked to swim. He represented Massachusetts in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

PersonalBirthday: May 29, 1917How old would he be this year? 89School(s) attended: Harvard UniversityWife: Jaqueline KennedyOccupation(s) before he was President: Journalist, authorOther way(s) he served: Served in Navy, Congressman, U.S. SenatorHeight: 6 feetFavorite Foods: New England clam chowder Hobbies or Sports: Sailing, swimming, footballPets: Ponies

Lyndon Johnson

Presidential Number: 36thYears he was President: 1963-1969State Represented: TexasParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He signed a civil rights bill, established Great Society programs.

PersonalBirthday: August 27, 1908How old would he be this year? 98School(s) attended: Southwest Texas State College, Georgetown University Law SchoolWife: Lady Bird JohnsonOccupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, rancherOther way(s) he served: Congressman, U.S. SenatorHeight: 6 feet, 3 inchesFavorite Foods: Ice cream, pancakes, seafood, spinach soufflé, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallowsHobbies or Sports: Fishing, hunting, ridingPets: Dogs, beagles named Him and Her

Richard Nixon

Presidential Number: 37thYears he was President: 1969-1974State Represented: New YorkParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was president at the end of the Vietnam War.

PersonalBirthday: January 9, 1913How old would he be this year? 93School(s) attended: Whittier College, Duke Law SchoolWife: Pat NixonOccupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, businessmanOther way(s) he served: Congressman, U.S. SenatorHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesHobbies or Sports: Bowling, golf, pianoPets: Dogs, a French poodle named Vicky, a Yorkshire terrier named Pasha and an Irish setter named King Timahoe.

Gerald Ford

Presidential Number: 38thYears he was President: 1974-1977State Represented: MichiganParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He starred on the University of Michigan football team.

PersonalBirthday: July 14, 1913How old would he be this year? 93School(s) attended: University of Michigan, Yale Law SchoolWife: Betty FordOccupation(s) before he was President: LawyerOther way(s) he served: Congressman, Vice PresidentHeight: 6 feetHobbies or Sports: Golf, jogging, sailing, skiing, swimmingPets: Dog, a golden retriever named Liberty

Jimmy Carter

Presidential Number: 39thYears he was President: 1977-1981State Represented: GeorgiaParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He has four children. He recently won the Nobel Peace Prize.

PersonalBirthday: October 1, 1924 How old would he be this year? 82School(s) attended: United States Naval Academy, Union CollegeWife: Rosalynn CarterOccupation(s) before he was President: Peanut farmer and broker Other way(s) he served: Governor of Georgia, State SenatorHeight: 5 feet, 9.5 inchesHobbies or Sports: Canoeing, fishing, jogging, skiing, softball, swimming, tennisPets: His daughter had a cat

Ronald Reagan

Presidential Number: 40thYears he was President: 1981-1989State Represented: CaliforniaParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was shot by a would-be assassin and quickly recovered and returned to office.

PersonalBirthday: February 6, 1911 How old would he be this year? 95School(s) attended: Eureka College (Illinois)Wife: Nancy ReaganOccupation(s) before he was President: Radio announcer and commentator, actor and public speakerOther way(s) he served: Governor of CaliforniaHeight: 6 feet, 1 inchFavorite Foods: Jelly beans Hobbies or Sports: Riding, swimmingPets: Dog named Rex

George H.W. Bush

Presidential Number: 41stYears he was President: 1989-1993State Represented: TexasParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): When he was 18, he joined the armed forces. He represented Texas in Congress.

PersonalBirthday: June 12, 1924 How old would he be this year? 82School(s) attended: Yale UniversityWife: Barbara BushOccupation(s) before he was President: Navy Pilot, businessmanOther way(s) he served: Congressman, United States Ambassador of the United Nations, Ambassador to China, Vice PresidentHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesHobbies or Sports: Boating, fishing, golf, horseshoes, jogging, tennisPets: Dogs, English Springer Spaniels named C. Fred and Millie

William Clinton

Presidential Number: 42ndYears he was President: 1993-2001State Represented: ArkansasParty Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was the only president from Arkansas. He played the saxophone. While in high school, he once met President John Kennedy in the White House.

PersonalBirthday: August 19, 1946 How old would he be this year? 60School(s) attended: Oxford University, Yale Law SchoolWife: Hillary ClintonOccupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, law professor, State Attorney GeneralOther way(s) he served: Governor of ArkansasHeight: 6 feet, 2 inchesHobbies or Sports: Golf, jogging, saxophone, footballPets: Dog, a chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy and a cat named Socks.

George W. Bush

Presidential Number: 43rdYears he was President: 2001-PresentState Represented: TexasParty Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Likes baseball. First President to begin serving in the 21st Century.

PersonalBirthday: July 6, 1946 How old would he be this year? 60School(s) attended: Yale University, Harvard UniversityWife: Laura BushOccupation(s) before he was President: Businessman, owner of major league baseball teamOther way(s) he served: Governor of TexasHeight: 5 feet, 11 inchesFavorite Foods: Mexican foodHobbies or Sports: Baseball, runningPets: Dogs, English Springer Spaniel named Spot and a Scottish Terrier named Barney. He has a cat named India "Willie"

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